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Jam Residence Essentials

This page is for guidelines and tips for your stay at the jam. (See the Transportation Info page for clues about getting there.)

Guidelines for a Habitable Jam

Be gentle with yourself, be gentle with each other (four days can be a lot of dancing and living with new people!-)

Show up on-time for your community work shift.

Conserve fuel, turn off your room and the barn heat when not in use.

The mansion conducts sound, keep late hours in the mansion quiet.

Shoes off inside the mansion (indoor slippers/etc ok).

Remember to clean up after yourself

The mansion has been around quite a while, and fragile - treat it gently, please!

Any other suggestions or questions? Send us a comment using our contact page.

Stuff to Bring

Here's a list of things people commonly bring to the jam. Some are always essential (eg, dance clothes:-), some crucial for special conditions (eg, sunscreen and rain gear), and some just to suggest that you bring stuff you would especially enjoy.

Dance clothes

Knee pads, if you use them

Sleeping gear and toiletries

Blankets and pillows are provided, but sheets and towels cost a small added fee, which you can avoid by bringing your own.

Lots of socks

Rain gear

Boots, jacket, hat, umbrella if you use one... The jams happen during change of season, so it can be sometimes warm and sometimes quite chilly - sometimes both in the same day. The walk between the mansion and dance barn is substantial, so it's good to have some provision for walking on muddy paths, in case it rains.

Indoor slippers - for cold floors

Musical instruments

Anything that lends itself to improvisation; there is usually a grand piano in the barn.